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The sound of Taihele's feet against the hardened concrete of this wooden board plan was undeniably loud- so loud that the other people wondered whether Taihele's behavior. His appearance was just like any other a kid with a katana on his waist in the Katana holder. He was dressed like any other day shinobi a Kumo headband, a shuriken holder , and a white cloth shirt, while a yellow slash coming across, with his messy yellow hair. It wasn't so much fashionable, per se, but it still looked good on him. His hands were adorned with finger-less gloves as black as the night sky, but that was completely normal to any person living in this over-crowded Kumo. However, what was not normal was the color of his eyes- a bright yellow which seemed to glow, but his eyes were still kind. Somehow.

The appearance of the outside of Kumo village was awesome, to say the least. It had alot of clouds, and a countless number of shinobi's . A perfect place for a newbie like Taihele, who had just been introduced to the world of shinobi's. Sure, he was a fighter before, and also had a little experience with aggressive fighting, but these things were just off the hook. Who would've thought some young boy could ever manage to become a ninja. Taihele had managed to memorize the ninja manual from the academy, but that still hadn't prepared him for the way of a ninja gangster slung across his shoulder. Taihele sat down on the wooden board plank benches, and slipped his headband to his neck. He tied a tight knot, and straightened up just to see a bird fly over him, and land onto a house. It then dropped into the chimney, and using the air to go straight down flew out the chimney high into the sky, executing a high speed, and using that momentum to literally soar across the village. Taihele's eyes widened with awe.

It was quite the windy day in Kumogakure as Sanosuke began walking away from the administration building. This was such a pain in the ass, he would have to wait until later for his training to begin with his squad. Their whole squad was gathered into one place for the first time and Sanosuke's leg had healed up quite nicely. But noooooooooooooooooo, his sensei the Raikage just had to wait until tomorrow for Kami knows what reason why. A sigh escaped Sanosuke's lips as he walked, this was so disappointing that he might cry. Oh well, I guess I can just train or something, Sanosuke thought to himself.

It was then that he noticed a blond Kumo shinobi near the path that he was walking along. The shinobi was younger than he was so it was likely that he was a genin. The way that the genin carried himself it was obvious that this new guy was new to the shinobi program. He hasn't seen a new shinobi in Kumo in a while, this was cetainly new. Sanosuke stopped walking to speak with the new genin. "Hello there, are you new?" Sanosuke called out to the new shinobi. As he walked up closer to see the shinobi himself he noticed that the shinobi had a katana on his waist. Sanosuke smirked at the sight. Interesting, very interesting indeed.

Taihele would then look up as the clouds move pass over Taihele's head with it being enough to look threw. Taihele would notice someone man with the glare Taihele as he would close his eyes , letting of a sigh at the man with ease. It was Taihele's first time to see Kumo for its good thought it was really amazing to see it snow and now tazer. The man then walked up at his taihele with a greatful face. Taihele then took his hands as he would then put his hand in his poket pocket with his katana on his waist. Taihele watched as the man asked him if he was a new shinobi in Kumo.. Taihele replied with a serious face on him and then saying "Yes I sure am!". Taihele noticed as the man was looking down at Taihele's katana as well as he would then take his hand covering it a little. with ease here now.

The way this genin was so over protective over his sword showed that he was personally attached to the weapon. That was good; fresh genin wouldn't care less about a weapon and just see it as a sword, nothing more and nothing less. But the way this kid showed interest in the sword was definitely a good sign that the genin would be a very successful swordsman if he was guided properly in the way of the sword. It would be interesting indeed to see how this genin would turn out. "Well guessing from that sword of yours I'm guessing that you're a kenjutsu specialist; and you're probably wondering why I'm looking at your sword so much." Sanosuke said to the genin. "I'm a kenjutsu specialist mysel. The name is Sanosuke, Sanosuke Flynt" If he had brought his sword with him, then he would have showed the genin what he could do with a sword.

Taihele would then look as he then noticed that the man was a chunin by the appearance. Taihele looked all over the guy trying to see if he was shinobi material. Taihele saw as the man looked at Taihele's sword as if he was analyzing it with a keen eye. Taihele felt that he could trust the man infront of him and maybe even become good comrades. He then nod to the shinobi infront of him with a bow as his eyes were closed while doing this , while picking his head back up. "Nice to meet you Sanosuke Flynt, My name is Taihele Lion , Hugacha.". The clouds would then let the sun free as some of it shined on Taihele's katana this making the lion on his sword glow with sparkles while he put his hand to his waist were his sword socket was placed. As the clouds then came infront of the of the sun once more blocking it making the shine come off the katana, while Taihele looked at Sanosuke with a smile on his face and slanted stance with his other hand on his hip.

Taking his attention from the sword, Sanosuke looked at the genin himself. He was young indeed, and from the way he looked at Sanosuke Taihele had just noticed that Sanosuke was a chuunin. A rank that is higher than Taihele's. The experience gap between the two was huge, the level of admiration that was shown on his face told Sanosuke that. It was good that he identified that, but being a kenjutsu specialist Sanosuke was definitely curious to see what this new genin can really do with that sword. It would be rude to just dive into a spar after just meeting someone, so Sanosuke might as well try and get to know the kid some more.

"Hey kid, I'm meaning to ask you; what's with the sword? Do you know how to use it?" Sanosuke asked the genin, his curiosity getting the best of him.

Taihele would then look up Sanosuke with a straight face on him. He then would turn his back to Sanosuke as his second sword what be shown behind his back while the other was on his waist, He had thought Sanosuke had already noticed, but wasn't sure due to the consistent looks at his other katana. Then Taihele turned his body the other way facing Sanosuke with a smile on his face. He then have his body slanted with leaned position and his hand on his sword on his waist. Taihele then put both his hands in the air as he would then yawn making them come right back down.

"Hmph I never thought about if I could or Never use it, I just always thought about if it find something to use it for." Taihele watched Sanosuke as if he had look of curiousness , Taihele liked it and was gonna have a laugh due to the face expression.

It was then that Sanosuke was just figuring out that he was showing an embarrassing look on his face. This was not something that Sanosuke want some kid fresh out of the academy to see the obvious look of shock on Sanosuke's face. But oh well, he had already shown the genin his unprofessional side so it was too late for him to take it back now; he would just simply go with it. "Ok then kid since you're so cocky. How about you show me how well you can use that sword of yours" Sanosuke sneered as he made a waving motion at him with his hands. Let's see how well this rookie can fight.

Taihele was enjoying that fact he was gonna be-able to show off his skills to a higher rank then him, he had then said to himself that he would make this worth it he might've even made a name for himself he was noticed by the whole Kumo society/community/village and was respecting by all who faced him. Taihele had a smile on his face and his hands clutched into a fist near his sides with his katana on his back and one on his side. " When I show you, I hope you don't forget." Saying with a smile on his face towards Sanosuke.

Taihele took his hands putting it near his side drawing out his katana's gripping both the side and the one on his back. Taihele then clutched his knee's as if he was creeping while they both were gripped tightly in his hand. Taihele let off a grin , while rushing down to Sanosuke moving his swords left from right.

The blade was coming at Sanosuke from Taihele. The sword would have been hard to block if the genin was fighting someone of his level and rank of kenjutsu. But it just so happens that Taihele underestimated the wrong person to spar against in Kumo. When the sword came at Sanosuke, it was being swung horizontally form right to left. With ease, Sanosuke timed his entrance speed to get inside the swing's arc and withdrew a kunai from his holster that was located on his left shoulder. Holding his kunai in reverse grip, Sanosuke grind his kunai hard against Taihele's katana so hard that the grinding produced a screech. He followed the grinding motion so that he was now face to face with Taihele. There would be no way for the genin to attack, he easily got into his guard so that he can't swing his sword to slash at Sanosuke. It was over before it even started.

He simply placed his kunai knife right in front of Taihele's neck to show that he had be out done. "Dead" Sanosuke simply called out before he jumped back and placed his kunai back into his holster. When he was away from the genin, he snickered a it. "Good warm up though kid"

Taihele then gulped when the Kunai was placed near his throat. Taihele watched as he backed up, with sweats going down his neck Taihele collapsed to his knees huffing and puffing while looking down at the ground and a panic-expression on his face. Taihele thought why wasn't he able to get a hit on him. Taihele then looked up at Sanosuke with a What Just Happen expression on his face. He then got up on his two feet standing like nothing just happened. Taihele put his two katana's in there placement holders (Back/Waist). Taihele felt furious not being able to touch Sanosuke he thought that he was a great Swordsman, but Its starting to come to his sense's he can't be good at everything. Making a vow Taihele then sent his fist out with his hand down face Sanosuke with his yellow hair blowing in the wind, "FROM THIS MOMENT ON I'LL BECOME STRONGER, STRONGER THEN ANY SWORDSMEN, EVEN STRONGER THEN
YOU! You may think im over-reacting but I am not.".

Taihele then looked as he thought he said to much. "Sorry about that, I just break out when I lose..". He would then put both his hands in his pockets looking up at Sanosuke, as well did he let off a smile to try to change the subject into something interesting.

Seeing Taihele freak out like this, it made Sanosuke jump up in start for a second. He definitely didn't expect the loud yelling of the genin. But the words that Taihele spoke really did hit close to home. He remembered having that fire to be the very best swordsman around, hell Sanosuke still had that sort of drive. After all they were both swordsman, but Sanosuke was far more skilled than the genin in kenjutsu. There will one day be a day where Taihele will catch up to Sanosuke's skill level to close the gap between the two. But after Taihele finished, Sanosuke laughed softly to himself. "I'm sorry but what you said, it just reminds me of myself a bit. But if you're gonna be the best swordsman then you're gonna have to beat me first you know" Sanosuke smirked at him, "And when we fight for that title, I won't be using some kunai knife"

Taihele then chuckled at the fact that Sanosuke said he sound like him when he was young. Taihele was probably not surprised at the fact, because Sanosuke was a kenjutsu specialist as well, but with more potential and experience. He was happy that one day he might fight Sanosuke and when that time comes he says he will go all out with force and no mercy towards Sanosuke. He then looked at Sanosuke with a smile on his face and his eyes close, "Hehe is that so.". Taihele opened his eyes but still with a smile on his face " Ill be sure to make you never see that title again.". He looked at Sanosuke with a dull face with a happy excited experssion on his face with his hands behind his head and elbows sticking out.

"When I become the best Swordsman don't worry Ill be sure to send you a gift card or autograph.". As the birds tweeted near Taihele's ear and the tree's made the rustel sound It made him feel like he was know were else but in the sky. "Hey Sanosuke if you don't mind me asking, but are you in a Squad?". Taihele looked down at his sword on his waist with passion and looked at the sky as he starting blinking over and over multiple times. He then closed his eyes starting to fall over with his eyes closed as this was from trying to attack Sanosuke and him Panicing. He then was seen tired with a snoring sound coming out his mouth, he said in his sleep "I WILL DEFEAT YOU!".

Sanosuke chuckled at Taihele's words. This guy really was gaining some of Sanosuke's respect even though he was just a genin. There wasn't a doubt in Sanosuke's mind that this guy would someday be a great swordsman if he had this drive motivating him to be the best. But there would be the chance that Sanosuke would have to fight this guy, but he simply shrugged it off. There was a huge gap in their skill level that it would take a while for Taihele to even be a seasoned swordsman. "Well that won't happen for a long time. As of now you couldn't even stop me while I was just using a stupid kunai"

He simply shrugged off Taihele's yelling, Sanosuke was sure that it was just another one of Taihele's bursts of passion. But then he heard Taihele's question about what squad he was in. "Oh I'm in a squad. My teacher is the Raikage himself" Sanosuke explained. Usually when people hear that Sanosuke's sensei is the Raikage himsel, they're taken back in shock and then looked at with envy. But really Sanosuke didn't know what was so special about the Raikage. It was just so stupid, he didn't look all that impressive to him.

Taihele wasn't surprised he was in such a good squad, but it didn't matter him he just wanted to know, because if he knows what Squad he comes from he knows how strong he is. Taihele looked at Sanosuke with a serious face , while this happened Taihele's stomach growled. "Uhhhhh, Im so hungry..". Taihele took all the cash he had out and counted and noticed all he had was 80 Ryo, That couldn't buy him what he wanted at all, maybe half of a cup soup. Taihele took his facial expression changing it back to Sanosuke. He took his hand putting it out with a pinkie , "Do you promise to fight me when I become stronger?"He said with a serious face.

His stomach continued to growl each and every second.

Here's the boy's stomach growl in hunger, Sanosuke couldn't help but chuckle at that. The growling of his stomach could even be heard from where he was. Then he saw how Taihele took out his money to see exactly what he had to buy some food to get something to eat, what he pulled out was a minuscule amount of money so small that it was actually pitiful. The boy frowned at the small amount of money. The kid have drive but he needed more food to get stronger. Then he looked at Sanosuke with seriousness and resolved that he wanted to fight Sanosuke when he was stronger.

Walking over to Taihele, he placed his hand on Taihele's head and ruffled his hair playfully. The kid really had a long way to go before he was actually ready to fight Sanosuke There was one thing that Sanosuke had to respect about the kid, he had heart. "Sure thing kid, but first let's go get some food. All right, hot shot? My treat" Sanosuke suggested as he walked towards the Sky Bar. He had just got paid for a mission he completed and he was getting a bit hungry himself.

Taihele felt Sanosuke putting his hand on top of Taihele's head and he started to ruffle it up. Taihele started to let off a smile to that he made a new friend that he could maybe talk to whenever he seen him. Taihele moved Sanosuke's hand from his head and said with a laughter in his voice, "Chill with the hair.". Taihele's hair started to blow left to right with his yellow hair shinning in the light. He put both of his hands in his pocket as Sanosuke said, "Sure thing kid, but first let'so go get some food. All right, hot shot? My treat." Taihele didn't hear one word he said, but the word Food and my treat. Taihele and Sanosuke walked to the Sky Bar.

Taihele had a dream one day that he would vist the Leaf Village he wondered if Sanosuke ever been there, "Hey Sanosuke, have you ever vist the Leaf Village. I heard that is a really great place.". He waited for a response with his hands on the back of his head and a dull expression while looking up at the sky.

OOC - You wanna go to the Sky Bar or Just stay in this?

Responding to Taihele's request, Sanosuke ceased rubbing the genin's blond head with his hands. It was always something that his step father did with him before they both split up. He just always thought of doing it to someone younger than him. He hoped that maybe sometime he can train with the kid and maybe help steer him on the right path of being a swordsman. But until then it was time to get to know this new shinobi fresh from the academy. And I guess now might as well be a good enough time as any to do so.

But then as they walked he heard Taihele ask him a question. If he had been to Konoha before. This would be like the third person who asked this, it wasn't as though he was annoyed answering the same quesiton it was just funny that they all asked him this question. "Actually kid to be frank, I've been in Kumo my entire life. I haven't been anywhere outside of good ole Kumo though I'll be getting some missions real soon that will have me traveling all over the nations." Sanosuke explained with a smirk. He folded his arms underneath his head as he walked before continuing to speak proudly "An old friend of mine and I are planning a trip to Suna very soon anyways to celebrate our soon promotions to Special Jonin"

"Suna isn't all that good, I heard it has some crazy weather down their, and especially the sand always getting in your clothes." Taihele was amazed that Sanosuke was soon gonna become a Special Jonin. He wished that he could come with him, but He didn't wanna be hasty. It came to Taihele's mind when he compared Sanosuke and Suna name and it came to his name sound just like each other. Taihele put his hand on his sword of his waist, while walking his way to Sky Bar. Taihele looked at Sanosuke with a serious face and began to think about if Sanosuke was really gonna become Jonin. Taihele didn't wanna know, because he just met Sanosuke and he wasn't a question person.

Taihele appeared at the Sky Bar and opened the front door. As music started to play and rowdy people dancing, drinking, and chatting. Taihele liked that there was a food bar, because he loved to eat, but he never gained any weight. He was looking at the Sky Bar pub shelf and he noticed some good food, as well on the grill with the smell going into his noise. He began to drool coming down out his mouth. He rushed over to the a seat and shouted out, "MEAT!!". This was the side of Taihele that wasn't seen in a while. Taihele watched as the chief walked over to him and gave him a little chuckle. Taihele pointed his fingers at him with a dull expression, "WHATS SO FUNNY, CHUMP!". The chief chuckled even louder and replied, " I never seen such a excited kid.". Taihele flashed his hair left and right as he said, "Yes Praise me." As he did a little bow taking back a seat.

The tray of food came on the table in front of Sanosuke and Taihele. He had to admit that the food sure did smell really good. Leave it to Sky Bar to cook good quality food that would be extremely delicious with some sake. It was unfortunate that Taihele was underage because he would gladly drink with his new comrade to show him how it was like to be a shinobi in Kumo while drunk. But since Taihele wasn't old enough to drink alcohol then he would just have to drink sake by himself as the kid had to drink water or something. Then he heard about what Taihele said about Suna.

"Well to be honest I heard a lot about Suna from my friend and he says it's really cool and hot. That's something I really wanna see sometime so don't knock it until you saw it yourself kid" Sanosuke chuckled at Taihele's thought and reached for some meat with his chopsticks and put it in his mouth to savor its flavor. The taste was delicious; a pleasant combination of spicy, salty, and sweetness. Then he raised his hand to the bartender " Bartender get me a bottle of honey suckle sake and some milk for the kid. He needs his strength."

Taihele was really fand of milk, but Sanosuke didn't really know that. He watched the milk be slid down the counter to him. He placed his hands on the glass cup and began to drink the sweet sweet milk. He put down the glass milk as it appeared he had a milk mustache. He chuckled as he looked at milk on his upper lip by crossing his eyes, "HEHE like my milkstache?"said Taihele. He liked the milk he wondered where did he get such good milk. Taihele looked at Sanosuke with a questionable expression on his face, he really wanted to know if Sanosuke was really gonna become a Jounin. Wouldn't it mean Sanosuke was a good ninja even better then Taihele, but he would still have to train his way like anyone else would.